It looks like the front sling swivel was made like a split key ring.
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It looks like the front sling swivel was made like a split key ring.
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Here is a couple more pictures of the front sling swivel. It is definitely interesting.
what have you found out about this rifle so far?
free 1954. I gave him the link you provided along with a couple others I found. Basically it's a mixmaster for sure. He had taken it to the Smith that worked on the bolt and confirmed with the right ammo he could fire it. I've been off deer hunting and haven't talked to him to see what else he found out.
thanks for the reply.